Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, the 6th ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match, is set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on February 24. Both teams are coming off with a contrasting start to their campaign. Kiwis defeated host Pakistan at Karachi by 60 runs, while Bangladesh faced a loss against India by 6 wickets. This game is crucial for both teams. For Bangladesh, it is almost a do-or-die match, while New Zealand will face a strong Indian side in their last game. They surely won’t want to lose this match and head into a must-win game against India.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Both Teams Preview 

Bangladesh 

Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, lost their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to India by 6 wickets. Towhid Hridoy and Jaker played amazingly after a quick 5 wickets to set the target of 229 for India to win. However, their bowlers were unable to defend the total. Rishad Hossain bowled well. 

Strengths: The batting lineup has depth and is supported by a good bowling unit.

Weaknesses: Key players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, and Mustafizur Rahman have struggled with form.

New Zealand

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, is looking very strong in this tournament. The team defeated the home team, Pakistan, in their first game of the season very comfortably at the end by 60 runs, thanks to the amazing performances of Tom Latham, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, and Will O’Rourke.

Strengths: The team features a balanced squad with in-form players in both the batting and bowling departments.

Weaknesses: The fast bowling unit is young and inexperienced. However, they performed well in the first match.

H2H and Pitch Report 

Pitch Report 

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, the 6th ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match, is set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is often a good batting surface. 

Results of the last two ODIs played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

New Zealand vs Pakistan (April 29, 2023) – Pakistan won by 7 wickets 

• New Zealand – 336/5
• Pakistan – 337/3

New Zealand vs Pakistan (April 27, 2023) – Pakistan won by 5 wickets 

• New Zealand – 288/7
• Pakistan – 291/5

Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Who will win?

With both teams’ strengths, weaknesses, and recent form, New Zealand is expected to win this match. Their balanced squad and solid batting lineup gave them an edge in this match.